County

Lewis County, ID

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Idaho

👥6,391Population
💰$54,457Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂50.8Median Age
🏠$220,730Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 7.1%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic3.2%
Black1.3%
Asian0.8%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma46 (1%)
HS Graduate1,236 (28%)
Some College669 (15.2%)
Associates947 (21.5%)
Bachelors474 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree1,038 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 28%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad28.0%
Some College15.2%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.9%Renter: 18.1%Tenure
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,457 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$220,730 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$701/mo
Total Housing Units3,183
Vacant Units614

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Lewis County, ID

Lewis County is located in Idaho and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,391 residents. With a median age of 50.81, it is a mature county.

Lewis County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $54,457 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Lewis County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $220,730 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $701. Homeownership rates are high at 81.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lewis County are primarily White (84.81%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Lewis County, ID is a working-class area in Idaho. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Lewis County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
83523 Craigmont 777 $60,833 $193,900 $940 4.2% 30.8%
83536 Kamiah 4,227 $51,269 $233,000 $666 3.8% 35.4%
83543 Nezperce 735 $59,643 $186,400 $600 2.9% 37.5%
83548 Reubens 159 $72,708 $152,500 0.0% 28.6%
83555 Winchester 493 $58,125 $231,000 $775 6.3% 27.9%